GamePad Digital GPD XP Plus
GPD · Released Aug 2022 ·
The GamePad Digital GPD XP Plus is a 6.81" IPS handheld from GamePad Digital powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1200. It launched at around $335.
Pros
- +Strong performance even for more demanding systems
- +Large 7000 mAh battery for long play sessions
- +High-resolution screen
- +Ease of access to Android games and apps
- +Supports connection to external displays
- +The touchscreen is useful for navigation and touch/stylus-based games
- +Fast and responsive navigation thanks to 6 GB of RAM
- +The ergonomic grips make extended play more comfortable
- +Hall Effect analog sticks are more durable and precise
Cons
- −Letterboxing (black bars) on classic retro systems
- −Outdated Android version, less compatibility with the Play Store
What can it play?
Emulation performance by platform, based on real-world testing.
Full specifications
Hardware
- Chipset (SoC)
- MediaTek Dimensity 1200
- CPU
- Cortex-A78, 8 cores, 2.0 GHz - 3.0 GHz
- GPU
- Mali-G77 MC9, 850 MHz
- RAM
- 6 GB LPDDR4X
- Storage
- 128GB UFS 3.1
- Weight
- 375 g
- Dimensions
- 233 x 83 x 18 - 41 mm
- Cooling
- Active (fan)
Display
- Size
- 6.81″
- Resolution
- 2400 x 1080
- Panel
- IPS
- Refresh rate
- 60 Hz
- Touchscreen
- Yes
Battery & Connectivity
- Battery
- 7000 mAh
- Real-world life
- ~0 hours
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 6
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 5.0
- Ports
- USB-C, Video out, 3.5mm headphone, microSD
- Expandable storage
- Yes (microSD)
Controls
- Analog sticks
- 2
- D-pad
- Yes
- Face buttons
- Yes
- Analog triggers
- No
- Gyroscope
- Yes
- Hall effect sticks
- Yes
Software & custom firmware
Ships with: Android 11
Also plays natively: Android
No third-party custom firmware tracked for this device.
Our verdict
The GamePad Digital GPD XP Plus is a 6.81" IPS handheld from GamePad Digital powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1200. It launched at around $335. It carries 6 GB of RAM and runs Android 11. Highlights include: Strong performance even for more demanding systems; Large 7000 mAh battery for long play sessions; High-resolution screen; Ease of access to Android games and apps. Trade-offs to note: Letterboxing (black bars) on classic retro systems; Outdated Android version, less compatibility with the Play Store.